Plain
311 · Music
Thinking of a plan a way to stay on top of it.
Nailin' in it. I have a fit if I sit, sit doin' nothin'.
Which is what I done so far but I carve a niche
which sits in my good things brain.
Layin' the tracks like a loco mo, spark the Jay.
Chorus :
Tabla Rosa is my brain don't mean to bug or drive you insane.
Don't have to guess just, just what I'm sayin if I had a point I'd say it plain.
Oh, dammit, huh, my brain is blank, huh
and now I say, it would be a lie if I said I was inspired
nothin' to say but that's ok..
Nod your head to this.
Messin' around, I'm not having it.
You bite the hand I put your head out.
I come to know a travesty, it's so sad to see
The scene dictated by the frustrated former musicians
Switchin' the emphasis from art to money.
But I demand autonomy what else, huh,
I tell you what 's wrong to me, the industry's ability to manufacture stars.
They churn them out like Iwojima makes cars.
But the blame lies not with those suits for trying.
It's the sheep, that keep on buying that souless crap,
Whatever they put in front of ya.
The hysteria of America.
Nod your head to this.
Well, stress is the enemy, and not a friend to me.
One thing I see is to be easy goin', throwin' down, sit back
And watch my life flowin' and knowing life is but a dream.
You can ask my home team.
And yeah, uh let me tell you how I seem.
My economy seems to be in words not action, actually, ya see, yes.
I'm a tempest and I rarely rest but that's what you got to do
If you want to be the best so, I'm on the threshold, so don't tell me no.
I just flow and know I can count on my bros.
Chorus :
Tabla Rosa is my brain don't mean to bug or drive you insane.
Don't have to guess just, just what I'm sayin if I had a point I'd say it plain.
Oh, dammit, huh, my brain is blank, huh
and now I say, it would be a lie if I said I was inspired
nothin' to say but that's ok..
Nod your head to this.
To this, to this!
Don't you know that the devil he's in me and God she is too.
My Yin hates my Yang, but what the hell ya gonna do.
I choose a rocky ass path but that's how I like it.
Life's a bowl of punch go ahead and spike it.
Plain
Plain stands as a reflective song in 311's expansive discography, appearing on the 2015 album Music. The track showcases the band's signature fusion of rock, reggae, and hip-hop influences, delivering a melodic soundscape that balances introspection with their characteristic rhythmic drive. As part of an era where the group continued to explore diverse sonic textures, the song highlights their ability to craft accessible yet emotionally resonant music. While the album Music marked a significant chapter in their career, Plain specifically offers a moment of clarity within the record's broader narrative. The recording exemplifies the band's enduring commitment to blending genres, maintaining the dynamic interplay between heavy guitar work and smooth, laid-back grooves that have defined their sound for decades.